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Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
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Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of diethyl ether: condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid at a temperature of 130 to 140 A C (273 to 413 A K). Wood engraving, published in 1880
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Alcohol Chemical Chemistry Distillation Equipment Flask Image Date Industry Laboratory Oven Preparation Scientific Experiment Scientist Sulfuric Sulphur Wood Engraving Chemical Reaction Distillation Tower Ethanol Ether Ethyl Ethyl Alcohol Organic Chemistry
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This wood engraving, published in 1880, showcases the meticulous process of preparing diethyl ether. The image takes us back to a chemistry class where scientific experiments were conducted with utmost precision and dedication. In this engraved image, we witness the condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid inside a distillation tower. The temperature is carefully maintained between 130 to 140 degrees Celsius (273 to 413 degrees Kelvin), ensuring an optimal chemical reaction. A scientist can be seen tending to the apparatus, diligently monitoring every step of the preparation. The wooden flask containing the mixture is placed within an oven for controlled heating while sulphuric acid plays its crucial role as a catalyst. As the process unfolds, vapors rise through various tubes leading into condensers that cool them down, resulting in diethyl ether formation. This historical depiction sheds light on organic chemistry's early days and highlights the significance of experimentation in advancing scientific knowledge. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of understanding complex chemical reactions. As we gaze upon this remarkable woodcut etching, it transports us back in time when such preparations were carried out meticulously by dedicated scientists who paved the way for advancements in various industries reliant on diethyl ether's properties. Let this image remind us of how far science has come and inspire future generations to continue pushing boundaries in their quest for knowledge.
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